This is also the second kidnapping for ransom this year and follows on the snatching two weeks ago of Puff n Stuff bakery owner Gregory Laing who was released unharmed after a $270,000 ransom was paid.

A specially convened press briefing at Police Administration Building in Port of Spain, called specifically to deal with the kidnapping case, DCP Phillip assured that the police service is prepared to deal with all incidents of kidnappings and other crimes.

economiavenezuela.comThe victim (Sajio) was not a diplomat himself, he was a member of the support staff at the embassy but at the moment we are evaluating the security and the incidence of kidnappings. Newsday attempted to contact officials at the Chinese Embassy for comment but was unsuccessful.